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"Load bearing" carabiners are commonly used in both the sailing
and rock climbing industries. These "real" carabiners are made from
aluminum rod or forged steel shaped around a spring loaded gate.
Traditionally made in both D and oval shapes, today carabiners can be
found in a variety of sizes and basic shapes. Their functionality stems
from the gate mechanism which opens with pressure and springs closed
when released allowing carabiners to hold and be attached to various
objects.
This article is concerned not with the load bearing
variety of carabiners, but with the much smaller "replica" or
"promotional" carabiners used primarily as keychains. Promotional
carabiners are about 1/3 the size of "real" carabiners and are no load
bearing and not for climbing. They function in a similar way to their
load bearing cousins. By way of the spring loaded gate they can be
easily clipped to most straps and loops creating a very convenient way
to carry k

The title 'Made In China' on an 'unbranded' electronic device
five years ago would have been consigned to the bargain bin at Wal-Mart.
Ah how times have changed.
These
days China plays such a big part in manufacturing that for some of the
'cutting edge' consumer electronics technologies it is the no-name
brands that are leading the charge and the big name brands that are
trying to play catch up.
Take for example the fields of car DVD
players, LED lighting, solar energy capture, MP4 watches, netbooks and
watch phones. These are all areas where 'big name' brands hare
struggling, or have not even entered.
And there's a good chance
that the Macbook Air, IPhone, Nokia N series or Nintendo Wii you plan on
upgrading to came from a China factory.
So what can home businesses do to cash in on this wholesale electronics revolution of cheap electronics coming out of China?
The secret of reselling cheap electronics for

The environmental hazards and health risks of drinking bottled
water are making the evening news and the front pages of newspapers
around the country. Including a personalized sports bottle in your next
promotion is a smart, timely, socially conscious, and environmentally
friendly way to promote your message.
The health risks of BPA (or
Bisphenol A) and the DEHP (Bis 2-ethylhexyl phthalate) on developing
fetuses, infants and children have been widely circulated throughout the
media for the last few years. Who would have thought that something as
harmless looking as bottled water could cause miscarriage, birth defects
including genital deformities, impotency, child obesity, thyroid
complications, irregular dopamine activity resulting in hyperactivity,
and increased risk of breast and prostate cancer. However drinking
bottled water is not just a health risk, it is one of the most
environmentally damaging practices of the 21st century.
He

How can promotional water bottles gather prospective customers?
The answer is quite simple - a lot of people carry bottles containing
water or other liquid whenever they go out and this is regardless of
where they are heading to. Although they can be suitably offered during
the summer when the climate is quite hot, there is no particular season
of the year when they can be exclusively given away. It is the ultimate
strategy that can definitely help boost the image of the company because
everybody needs water to drink and get refreshed.
What Makes Water Bottles Effective
Water
bottles are popular among travelers and just imagine where your
business will be going if you make use of them as promotional item. You
will be bringing your business to a lot of places and therefore you will
be able to capture a broader range of market. What makes promotional
water bottles great is that there is no restriction when the printable
area is concerned

Have you made the decision that you want to start investing in
water bottles for your company? Do you want to use them as rewards and
incentives for employees? Do you want to use them as a promotional
product to help get your name out to the public to aid in advertising?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then investing in
promotional water bottles is a great way to achieve each of these
things.
Consider Quality
Before you rush
out and order your promotional bottles you want to make sure you are
getting something of quality. Do not rush into purchasing water bottles
that will not stand up to regular use. Those that receive the product
that you select will take into account that although you are giving them
something free, you did not consider getting something of quality. More
than likely you may leave the impression that you are cheap and the
product will go unused by those that received it, completely defeating
the purpo